Garrett Motion Inc. Adds Director David J. Crompton; Updates By‑laws

What Happened

• Garrett Motion Inc. filed an 8-K (filed July 27, 2026) announcing two governance actions: the appointment of David J. Crompton to its Board of Directors (announced July 21, 2026) and an amendment and restatement of the company’s by‑laws (effective July 22, 2026).
• Mr. Crompton joins the Board and its Technology & Innovation Committee. He brings more than 28 years of experience at Cummins Inc., and has served as Executive Chair and Co‑Founder of Pioneer Clean Fleet Solutions and as President & CEO of Achates Power. The Board determined he qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq rules; he will receive the company’s standard non‑employee director pay as described in the 2026 proxy.

Key Details

• Director appointment announced: July 21, 2026 — David J. Crompton added to Board and Technology & Innovation Committee.
• By‑laws amended and restated: Sixth Amended and Restated By‑laws became effective July 22, 2026 to remove obsolete provisions and make administrative, clarifying, and conforming changes.
• Independence & compensation: Board determined Crompton is independent under Nasdaq criteria; he will receive customary non‑employee director compensation per Garrett’s 2026 proxy statement.
• No related‑party transactions or special arrangements were reported in connection with Crompton’s appointment.

Why It Matters

• For investors, the new director brings deep experience in engines, power systems and clean‑fleet technologies, which may strengthen the Board’s oversight of Garrett’s technology and innovation strategy.
• The by‑laws restatement is a governance housekeeping item that clarifies corporate rules and removes outdated provisions; it does not, by itself, indicate changes to business operations or financial results.
• These are governance developments rather than financial disclosures (the filing does not report earnings or operational metrics). Investors tracking board composition, governance, and tech expertise may view the appointment and by‑laws update as relevant to long‑term oversight and strategy.